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A JADEITE 'DRAGON' VASE AND COVER
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Jadeite, silver-inlaid wood
the flattened ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall neck set with a pair of loop handles suspending loose rings, carved around the exterior in low and high relief with a sinuous dragon, the domed stepped cover surmounted by a lotus finial suspending a pair of loose rings, the stone of white and apple-green tone, wood stand; together with a jadeite ruyi-shaped hairpin
Provenance
The vase, was purchased in Hong Kong in 1984.
The hairpin, Sotheby's London, 9th May 1985, lot 740.
The hairpin, Sotheby's London, 9th May 1985, lot 740.
Condition
The vase and cover are in overall very good condition, with minute fritts to the rims. The hairpin has been broken off at the neck and restuck (with visible traces of glue). The vase is slightly more green in colour than illustrated in the catalogue.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."